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Epithet: orgyalis
Meaning: Fathom-sized
Derivation: Compound epithet of the Ancient Greek noun "orguia (ὀργυιά)," meaning "a fathom, a unit of length equal to the distance between the tips of the outstretched arms (≈ 6 feet, ca. 1.8 m)" and the Latin suffix "-alis."
Pronunciation: or-gee-AY-liss
Alternative Pronunciation: or-jee-AY-liss

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.